What kind of Wax do you use? - Page 3

blk rex · 02-21-2006, 01:47 PM

Have any of you guys tried Shining Monkey? This stuff is AMAZING. Ive tried every wax at AutoZone and WalMart, and that stuff dosent even come close to Shining Monkey. This stuff shines like Zaino.

Jr24dawg · 02-21-2006, 01:49 PM

ZAINO

trust me its way good!!!

droopy172 · 02-21-2006, 01:50 PM

If you want a sparkling car show finish do meguiers 3 stage system except trade out the stage 3 wax with meguiers next spray wax. MUCH easier to apply no need for "wax on" just spray a thin mist plus it dries much faster since a spray will not have wax chunks on your car that never dries.

BM_STi · 02-21-2006, 02:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stargazer

I've thought about doing that. Do wheel cleaners like Meguiars Hot Rims remove the wax protecting the wheel?

I haven't tried yet

I've thought about it, but after 2 coats of wheelwax, and using a sponge with soap the dust comes right off.

DARKSTI · 02-21-2006, 02:18 PM

Yes, any wheel cleaner that isnt diluted WILL remove the wax coating.
I usually:
1.Wash
2.Claybar
3.Polish
4.Seal x2/3 w/Poorboys wheel sealant on my rims.
I maintain them with the same car wash soap I use on my car, but with a different mitt.

BobeRT- · 02-21-2006, 07:22 PM

What is a really good rim sealer. I need something to block this breakdust, and crap like that.

DARKSTI · 02-21-2006, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BobeRT-

What is a really good rim sealer. I need something to block this breakdust, and crap like that.

Poorboys Wheel Sealant

AndrewSS · 02-21-2006, 07:32 PM

I like P21S wax, One grand blitz wax, and then meguairs polymer sealant (forget the #)

willz23 · 02-21-2006, 07:39 PM

For everyone with black cars, how long does your wax last? And what waxes do you use? I use nxt and I swear by the next car wash the wax protection is gone and my swirls are back.

Brahmzy · 02-21-2006, 07:51 PM

Zaino Ftw.

***VSGTS14*** · 02-21-2006, 07:55 PM

definately do not use dawn
if you wanna get rid of old wax or buildup or something, spray all purpose cleaner (spray nine) onto the paint, then proceed to wash the car with the soap and mitt

i did this recently after all the salt was on it..then polished and waxed.

DARKSTI · 02-21-2006, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VSGTS14

definately do not use dawn
if you wanna get rid of old wax or buildup or something, spray all purpose cleaner (spray nine) onto the paint, then proceed to wash the car with the soap and mitt

i did this recently after all the salt was on it..then polished and waxed.

Dont just spray it on, dilute it first otherwise is worse than using dawn

BluSTi · 02-21-2006, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BurnsWRC

any recommendations on something that removes old brake dust?

I'm under the impression that if you have your wheels powdercoated (about $50 a wheel here in MT), the brake dust sprays off, with little or no effort. The gentleman who told me this runs the powdercoat shop and runs quite a few different cars/brakes setups, full race to show car. He swears it's the best way to go.

***VSGTS14*** · 02-21-2006, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARKSTI

Dont just spray it on, dilute it first otherwise is worse than using dawn

no
spray nine is automotive safe and does not have to be diluted, it was created just for this purpose..

i've been detaling since i was 11, taught by a professional that's been in our business since the beginning

i'm sorry it's late lol.

BluSTi · 02-21-2006, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VSGTS14

i've been detaling since i was 11, taught by a professional that's been in our business since the beginning

You worked for Karl Benz?

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Karl Benz was the German mechanical engineer who designed and in 1885 built the world's first practical automobile to be powered by an internal-combustion engine.

02-21-2006, 01:47 PM	#31
blk rex Spec C Club Car: 2002 WRX Stg2 Fav Mod: External Wastegate Location: Fitchburg, MA Posts: 1,142 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Have any of you guys tried Shining Monkey? This stuff is AMAZING. Ive tried every wax at AutoZone and WalMart, and that stuff dosent even come close to Shining Monkey. This stuff shines like Zaino. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-21-2006, 01:49 PM	#32
Jr24dawg Senior STI Driver Car: 05 White STi Fav Mod: AP Stage 2 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 340 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	ZAINO trust me its way good!!!

02-21-2006, 01:50 PM	#33
droopy172 Junior STI Driver Car: 05 AW STI Fav Mod: Auxillary port =) Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 154 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	If you want a sparkling car show finish do meguiers 3 stage system except trade out the stage 3 wax with meguiers next spray wax. MUCH easier to apply no need for "wax on" just spray a thin mist plus it dries much faster since a spray will not have wax chunks on your car that never dries.

02-21-2006, 02:18 PM	#35
DARKSTI Silver Member Car: 06 OBP STI Fav Mod: Invida G200 Location: Reno,NV Posts: 2,596 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Yes, any wheel cleaner that isnt diluted WILL remove the wax coating. I usually: 1.Wash 2.Claybar 3.Polish 4.Seal x2/3 w/Poorboys wheel sealant on my rims. I maintain them with the same car wash soap I use on my car, but with a different mitt.

02-21-2006, 07:22 PM	#36
BobeRT- Junior STI Driver Car: 04 Subaru Wrx STi Fav Mod: Alot lol Location: Williamstown, NJ Posts: 90 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	What is a really good rim sealer. I need something to block this breakdust, and crap like that.

02-21-2006, 07:32 PM	#38
AndrewSS S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: RCE T2 Coilovers Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 4,642 Join Date: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (21)	I like P21S wax, One grand blitz wax, and then meguairs polymer sealant (forget the #)

02-21-2006, 07:39 PM	#39
willz23 Junior STI Driver Car: 04 WRX STI Fav Mod: Cobb AP Posts: 110 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	For everyone with black cars, how long does your wax last? And what waxes do you use? I use nxt and I swear by the next car wash the wax protection is gone and my swirls are back.

02-21-2006, 07:51 PM	#40
Brahmzy Spec C Club Location: C/S,CO Posts: 1,160 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Zaino Ftw.

02-21-2006, 07:55 PM	#41
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,984 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	definately do not use dawn if you wanna get rid of old wax or buildup or something, spray all purpose cleaner (spray nine) onto the paint, then proceed to wash the car with the soap and mitt i did this recently after all the salt was on it..then polished and waxed.